Description

10-Hydroxycanthin-6-One is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound belonging to the canthinone class, recognized for its distinct chemical structure and biological activity. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical and life science research due to its potential as a key intermediate or active scaffold. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and development laboratories focused on oncology, antimicrobial agents, and phytochemical analysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard, intermediate, or bioactive lead compound for investigating novel therapeutic agents.
• Anticancer Studies: Explored for its cytotoxic properties and potential mechanisms of action against various cancer cell lines in preclinical research.
• Antimicrobial Screening: Used in bioassays to evaluate efficacy against bacterial, fungal, or parasitic pathogens.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a standard for the isolation, identification, and quantification of canthinone alkaloids in plant extracts and complex matrices.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies to understand enzyme interactions, signal transduction pathways, or other specific biological targets.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supplied to universities and research institutes for chemical synthesis, pharmacology, and phytochemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Hydroxycanthin-6-One
CAS No.	86293-41-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	236.23 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Hydroxycanthin-6-one; 10-Hydroxycanthinone; Canthin-6-one, 10-hydroxy-; 10-Hydroxy-canthin-6-one; 10-Hydroxy-6H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridin-6-one (related structural forms); 10-Hydroxycanthin-6-on; 10-Hydroxy-canthinone
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Quality Control

Our 10-Hydroxycanthin-6-One is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and analytical results is provided with every shipment to support your research documentation and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.